One of the reasons Donegal senior footballer Shaun Patton joined An Garda Síochána was because he was interested in a career with variety, and his advice for anyone thinking about joining is to go for it. “I would never have seen myself as sitting in an office full time…you’re dealing with people that are in a bad situation and being able to be a positive impact in their life as best as you can, is the best part about the job.” The Garda Trainee Recruitment Competition is open now, and runs unti

The An Garda Síochána Garda Trainee Recruitment Competition is open until 3pm on Thursday 9 October. Prospective candidates are being urged to consider the benefits that come with a career in An Garda Síochána. Candidates get paid €354 per week during training, graduate with a Level 7 degree and start on a salary of €38,694 – before allowances and overtime. See more below⤵️ You must have attained the age of 18 and be no more than the age of 49 by the end of the application deadline. Apply on htt